The Rest Is History 63. Hitler, with Ian Kershaw - part 1
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Jun 14, 2021 Ian Kershaw, a leading historian on Nazi Germany, joins Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland to dissect the complex legacy of Adolf Hitler. They explore Hitler's transformation from a charismatic speaker to an embodiment of modern evil. Kershaw discusses the socio-political backdrop of post-World War I Germany that fueled Hitler's rise and examines the roots of his anti-Semitism, emphasizing how personal grievances evolved into dangerous ideologies. The conversation also touches on the ethical challenges historians face when writing about such controversial figures.
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Hitler's Historical Impact
- Hitler's influence pervades discussions of morality and political leadership.
- He serves as a benchmark for evaluating historical events of the past century.
Sandbrook's Job Interview
- Dominic Sandbrook recounts being interviewed by Ian Kershaw for a university position.
- Despite offering Sandbrook the job, Kershaw's reputation thankfully remained intact.
Hitler Biographers' Backgrounds
- Many Hitler biographers, like Alan Bullock and Hugh Trevor-Roper, started in different historical fields.
- Ian Kershaw's initial specialization was medieval history, not Nazi Germany.